Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $218.88 | 9.265% | $239.1592 | $239.16 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
Purchase #2 | $224.49 | 4.801% | $235.2678 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
Purchase #3 | $158.41 | 6.427% | $168.591 | $168.59 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
Purchase #4 | $35.39 | 4.432% | $36.9585 | $36.96 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
Purchase #5 | $193.66 | 12.858% | $218.5608 | $218.56 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
Purchase #6 | $57.67 | 3.639% | $59.7686 | $59.77 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
Purchase #7 | $80.50 | 6.488% | $85.7228 | $85.72 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.00 | $1,044.0287 | $1,044.03 | $1,043.95 | $1,044.20 |